US Bridges

Vt 00191 Spur over Clyde R.

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.2 MI E JCT U.S.5 · Structure no. 201343000310152

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00191 Spur over Clyde R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00191 Spur over Clyde R. in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2028. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00191 Spur
CrossesClyde R.
Location0.2 MI E JCT U.S.5
RouteState Highway 191
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.94095, -72.20048
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00191 Spur over Clyde R. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00191 Spur over Clyde R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00191 Spur over Clyde R. carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00191 Spur over Clyde R.?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00191 Spur over Clyde R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.